Restaurants in Stuart and Jensen Beach
There are at least a dozen worthy waterfront restaurants along this stretch of coast, with fabulous views of the ocean, the Intracoastal, the Inlet and various other waterways. Here are a few favorites:
Tiki 52, 18487 SE Dixie Hwy., Tequesta (tel. 561/744-9113), is a hidden gem on the Intracoastal, with live music, happy hours, and delicious blackened shrimp. Nearby is family-owned Blue Point Bar & Grill, 18701 Federal Hwy., Tequesta (tel. 561/406-6270), featuring 270 degrees of the Intracoastal vistas, live music daily, Adirondack chairs, a family friendly pool, and yep, freshly shucked Blue Pointe oysters.
In Stuart, the Stuart Boathouse, 49 SW Seminole St. (tel. 772/266-4586), serves sushi, seafood, and stellar views of the St. Lucie River on which it sits. With 1,000 feet of docking space, Sailor’s Return, 625 SW Anchorage Way, (tel. 772/872-7250) lives up to its name, a favorite amongst captains of yachts, sailboats and dinghies alike, known for live music, seafood and the popular Wednesday lobster nights—two cold water tails, veggies, and potatoes for $49.95.
Literally situated under the bridge on the river in downtown Stuart, Hudson’s on the River, 351 SW Flagler Ave., (tel. 772/266-8061), has spectacular views, sushi bowls & a lively tiki bar.
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11 Maple Street
A restaurant that's so good it gets diners from Miami driving up just for dinner, 11 Maple Street occupies a converted old house and features the exceptional cuisine of chef/owner Mike Perrin, whose use of farm-raised meats and organic produce from the restaurant's garden is quite…$$$Jensen Beach - Florida Regional
Black Marlin
Although it looks and feels like an English pub with its exposed brick walls and cozy wooden booths, the Black Marlin, housed in the former site of the oldest tavern in Stuart, offers full Floridian flavor. That includes tasty items like a smoked Wahoo spread with jalapenos, pickled…$$Downtown Stuart - Seafood
Conchy Joe's Seafood
Known for fresh seafood and Old Florida hospitality, Conchy Joe’s has been the most buzzy place in Jensen Beach since it opened in 1983. Shorts and flip-flops are the attire of choice here, especially for those seated on the covered patio overlooking the St. Lucie river, and the menu…$$Jensen Beach - Seafood
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House
Located on the Indian River’s edge, this historic waterfront seafood hot spot was built by Golden Age of Hollywood singer/actress, and Lakeland, Florida-born Frances Langford, and hosted such big names as Bob Hope in her day. (Langford passed away in 2005 at the age of 92). She was…$$Jensen Beach - American
Harry and the Natives
When you dine at this kitschy Old Florida institution (to which both Harleys and Bentleys flock), you’ll get tasty bar fare, like gator burgers, with a fabulous dish of humor on the side. They call this roadside, nowhere-near-the-ocean eatery, “Hobe Sounds’ only waterfront…$Hobe Sound
